Books with author C.S. Bernhardt

An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science, incorporating some of the most stunning ideas from twentieth-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. In this book, Chris Bernhardt offers an introduction to quantum computing that is accessible to anyone who is comfortable with high school mathematics. He explains qubits, entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum algorithms, and other quantum-related topics as clearly as possible for the general reader. Bernhardt, a mathematician himself, simplifies the mathematics as much as he can and provides elementary examples that illustrate both how the math works and what it means. Bernhardt introduces the basic unit of quantum computing, the qubit, and explains how the qubit can be measured; discusses entanglement―which, he says, is easier to describe mathematically than verbally―and what it means when two qubits are entangled (citing Einstein's characterization of what happens when the measurement of one entangled qubit affects the second as “spooky action at a distance”); and introduces quantum cryptography. He recaps standard topics in classical computing―bits, gates, and logic―and describes Edward Fredkin's ingenious billiard ball computer. He defines quantum gates, considers the speed of quantum algorithms, and describes the building of quantum computers. By the end of the book, readers understand that quantum computing and classical computing are not two distinct disciplines, and that quantum computing is the fundamental form of computing. The basic unit of computation is the qubit, not the bit.

An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science, incorporating some of the most stunning ideas from twentieth-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. In this book, Chris Bernhardt offers an introduction to quantum computing that is accessible to anyone who is comfortable with high school mathematics. He explains qubits, entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum algorithms, and other quantum-related topics as clearly as possible for the general reader. Bernhardt, a mathematician himself, simplifies the mathematics as much as he can and provides elementary examples that illustrate both how the math works and what it means. Bernhardt introduces the basic unit of quantum computing, the qubit, and explains how the qubit can be measured; discusses entanglement—which, he says, is easier to describe mathematically than verbally—and what it means when two qubits are entangled (citing Einstein's characterization of what happens when the measurement of one entangled qubit affects the second as “spooky action at a distance”); and introduces quantum cryptography. He recaps standard topics in classical computing—bits, gates, and logic—and describes Edward Fredkin's ingenious billiard ball computer. He defines quantum gates, considers the speed of quantum algorithms, and describes the building of quantum computers. By the end of the book, readers understand that quantum computing and classical computing are not two distinct disciplines, and that quantum computing is the fundamental form of computing. The basic unit of computation is the qubit, not the bit.

Finding Home is the first book in The Realm of the Two Moons Series. He and his friend ran from a bad environment into a deadly one. Would the elves be able to help them? Or will the ogres destroy everything and everyone first? Finn and his friend were in trouble. Big trouble! Running to the forest they loved for protection, they unwittingly cross through an ancient barrier into a magical realm. Things just became much more deadly. Poachers as bad as any ogre. Shots ring out, will they survive? Cassi the elf, befriends Finn. But will she be able to help him? She has problems of her own, like a Dead or Alive bounty on her head. With people seriously going after it! Sarenda, a more powerful elf than anyone imagined. Her magic will be called on to help save them all. Finn joins Cassi and Sarenda in their fight for life against the ogres. Can they stop them? Or is too late for Finn and his friends? ‘Finding Home’ is the first book in the ‘Realm of the Two Moon’ series. A fantasy for all ages. If you love magic, elves, ogres, action and plot twist, you’ll love C. S. Bernhardt’s new series. Experience, ‘Finding Home’, today.

If you love magic, elves, ogres, action and plot twist...Finn and his friend ran from a bad environment into a deadly one. Will the elves be able to help them? Or will the ogres destroy everything and everyone first?They are in trouble. Big trouble! Running to the forest for protection, they unwittingly cross through an ancient barrier into a magical realm. Things just became much more deadly…Poachers as bad as any ogre. Shots ring out. Will they survive?Cassi the elf, befriends Finn but she has problems of her own— like a Dead or Alive bounty on her head—with people seriously going after it!Sarenda, an elf more powerful than anyone imagined, is called upon to use her magic to help save them all.Finn joins Cassi and Sarenda in their fight for life against the ogres. Can they stop them? Or is too late for Finn and his friends?‘Finding Home is the first book in the Realm of the Two Moons series. A fantasy for all ages. If you love magic, elves, ogres, action and plot twist, you’ll love C. S. Bernhardt’s new series. Scroll up use the Look Inside feature to start reading Chapter 1 now.

C.S. Bernhardt continues her The Realm of the Two Moons series with The Lost Boy. Finn was just getting comfortable with his new life as an elf and that magic truly was real..But his life was about to change once again. The ogres were getting stronger every day. Hundreds were camped just outside the magical barrier Saren had put up to keep the village safe. As Saren, Cassi, and Bo set out to find a new home for their village. Finn and Fox set out to find dragons.First in the Series: Finding HomeThird in the Series: Dragon Rangers

A little spider plant on a shop's reduced table doesn't have an easy life. This was definitely true for Spidey, until 8-year old Brandon came in to find a toy and instead discovered a new friend in the plant. Spidey's life changed for the better that day: a new home, a new flowerpot, and a group of plants that welcome him to the neighborhood. So many big adventures for one little spider plant!

C.S. Bernhardt continues her The Realm of the Two Moons series with Dragon Rangers. In Dragon Rangers Finn has healed from his injuries received after his father dropped him out of the castle window. Now he is ready to get back on Beahgolden his dragon and fly again. Especially now that King DaVid has asked his aunt Saren to lead a new group called the Dragon Rangers and he can be a part of it. Although Beahgolden, Airrayh, and himself would not be allowed to go into a real battle, they would be allowed to train. Before the team is fully set up Finn and Beahgolden, are out flying when they are attacked by ogres. Dragons and ogres are attacking the castle and dwarves are asking for help to stop from being destroyed by ogres. The Dragon Rangers are going to have their hands full. First in the Series: Finding Home Second in the Series: The Lost Boy

C.S. Bernhardt continues her The Realm of the Two Moons series with Dragon Rangers.In Dragon Rangers Finn has healed from his injuries received after his father dropped him out of the castle window. Now he is ready to get back on Beahgolden his dragon and fly again. Especially now that King DaVid has asked his aunt Saren to lead a new group called the Dragon Rangers and he can be a part of it. Although Beahgolden, Airrayh, and himself would not be allowed to go into a real battle, they would be allowed to train.Before the team is fully set up Finn and Beahgolden, are out flying when they are attacked by ogres. Dragons and ogres are attacking the castle and dwarves are asking for help to stop from being destroyed by ogres. The Dragon Rangers are going to have their hands full.First in the Series: Finding HomeSecond in the Series: The Lost Boy

If you love magic, elves, ogres, action and plot twist...Finn and his friend ran from a bad environment into a deadly one. Will the elves be able to help them? Or will the ogres destroy everything and everyone first?They are in trouble. Big trouble! Running to the forest for protection, they unwittingly cross through an ancient barrier into a magical realm. Things just became much more deadly…Poachers as bad as any ogre. Shots ring out. Will they survive?Cassi the elf, befriends Finn but she has problems of her own— like a Dead or Alive bounty on her head—with people seriously going after it!Sarenda, an elf more powerful than anyone imagined, is called upon to use her magic to help save them all.Finn joins Cassi and Sarenda in their fight for life against the ogres. Can they stop them? Or is too late for Finn and his friends?‘Finding Home is the first book in the Realm of the Two Moons series. A fantasy for all ages. If you love magic, elves, ogres, action and plot twist, you’ll love C. S. Bernhardt’s new series. Scroll up use the Look Inside feature to start reading Chapter 1 now.